Lahat ng Kabanata ng I wish it were you: Kabanata 721 - Kabanata 730

After some time investigating Anna’s past, Kendrick had gathered more and more information.Though there was no concrete evidence, the pattern of her experiences pointed to a chilling conclusion—someone had been trying to kill her since she was just a child.But why?What kind of threat could a little girl possibly pose that warranted such ruthless attempts on her life?Kendrick had once suspected her parents, but while he could see their cold and calculating nature, there was no proof that they had tried to harm Anna—nor any apparent motive.“Are you ready to continue?” Annabelle asked.Kendrick nodded. “Alright.”He didn’t want to dwell on such a heavy topic anymore. There were still many questions he wanted to ask her, but he couldn’t bear to make her relive those painful memories.Anna continued treating his wound with extreme care. She went through three towels, completely soaking them in blood, and nearly an hour passed before she was done cleaning it.Afterward, she helped him

Kendrick’s words were filled with ambiguity. Annabelle didn’t even need to think to know exactly what kind of “crying” he was referring to…Seeing her face turn red, Kendrick chuckled and leaned away slightly. “Don’t overthink it. I’m not in any condition for that right now.”“...Who was overthinking?!”“The little puppy was.”For some reason, Annabelle could almost imagine two fluffy ears popping up on top of her head…A Private EscapeThat morning, the entire production crew left the island. Jaime left with them, but Jax stayed behind.Kendrick needed someone he trusted back in the company to keep him updated on everything and assist with remote work.Once everyone was gone, Annabelle and Kendrick left too.But they didn’t leave the Maldives. Instead, they boarded a seaplane to another island.As they neared their destination, Kendrick pointed down and said, “That’s where we’re going.”Annabelle looked down at the ocean.A crescent-shaped island lay quietly on the water’s surface, l

The call was from Jax.Kendrick swiped to answer."Did you find out?""Yes, Boss. Marvin should already know that Emilia is pregnant. Coming to the island might be her way of telling Madam, hoping to shake the relationship between you two," Jax reported.That was more or less what Kendrick had expected. "Anything else to report?""No, but..."Jax, usually straightforward, suddenly hesitated.Kendrick frowned. "Speak your mind.""Boss, it's not my place to comment on your private life. But if I may be blunt, Emilia and that child’s existence will hurt Madam. You shouldn’t do this."Kendrick raised an eyebrow. "Do what?""Wanting both."Kendrick rubbed his temples, feeling both annoyed and amused.No wonder Jax had been acting strangely toward him lately—he had mistaken him for a man who couldn't make up his mind.Turns out, even Jax didn’t truly understand him.And then there was that little bunny outside the door—without even realizing it, she had turned his private security consultan

Annabelle hesitated.It was rare for her to take the initiative—she had overcome a massive mental barrier to do so. But now, Kendrick was staring at her so fiercely, as if he was about to reject her outright. She didn’t want to embarrass herself like that.Yet, backing down so easily felt insincere.Fine, one more try.If he still acted like this, she swore she wouldn’t bother with him again.Lifting herself slightly, she moved forward until she was practically lying on his chest. Then, she pressed her lips against his.She had been kissed by him so many times before—she had already learned by heart.Just like he did to her, she kissed him carefully, savoring every movement. Finally, she hesitantly licked at his lips, testing if he would let her in.Kendrick didn’t.His lips stayed firmly shut, completely unresponsive.At first, Annabelle had been ready to give up. But his lack of cooperation suddenly ignited something inside her—her desire to conquer him.Now, she understood why in t

Kendrick felt a pang of jealousy. In her eyes, Ryan really seemed perfect.She even remembered the tiny mole on his left earlobe, as small as a grain of rice. Her attention to detail was almost too much.Despite his sour mood, Kendrick didn't barge into the room. After all, she hadn’t done anything wrong.He just couldn’t shake the regret — when she needed someone the most, it was Ryan by her side, not him.After dinner, Annabelle was relaxing on the bench outside when her phone suddenly rang. The number was unfamiliar, but it was from China.She picked up the call.A familiar voice came through. “Anna, it’s me.”“Young Master?”Hearing that long-missed voice, a wave of joy washed over her.She glanced at Kendrick, who was working in the living room. Not wanting him to overhear the conversation through the open window, she decided to walk further away.The Young Master explained that the restaurant owner had informed him she couldn’t make it, so he called to check in on her.Without h